The Importance Of Substantiating Evidence When Petitioning For Lowered Child Support Payments

Posted on: 30 November 2014

Non-payment of child support could lead to an arrest warrant regardless of the reason why the payments were not made. This is true even when someone is facing dire financial hardships. A self-employed, non-custodial parent who is having trouble making payments due to loss of income should file a petition in family court for a lowered amount. The petition must include evidence substantiating the loss of income and why revenue levels are not likely to improve in the future.
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How To Testify In Personal Injury Case

Posted on: 26 November 2014

Regardless of how prepared you think you are, there's no way to really know what will occur when you are sworn in under oath and take the stand in a personal injury suit. The best approach is to be yourself, give truthful answers and try to relax. There are some general rules that should be followed when you are giving testimony under oath. Rule 1. Be honest. If you don't remember something 100 percent, don't say yes or no when you're unsure.
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What Happens To Your Frozen Embryos During A Divorce?

Posted on: 24 November 2014

Divorces are mentally and emotionally difficult even under the best circumstances. But when a divorce comes on the heels of in-vitro fertilization, there are a number of complicated legal and emotional issues that may arise. In addition to the typical custody issues (if your in-vitro fertilization resulted in a birth), the bigger question is -- what happens to any remaining fertilized embryos? What if your ex-spouse would like to have more children, but you want the embryos to be destroyed?
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4 Terms You Should Know When Filing A Trademark

Posted on: 21 November 2014

Do you have a business name, slogan, or logo that you are using to brand your company? Are you thinking about obtaining federal trademark rights over your mark? If so, there are some commonly used terms that you will need to become familiar with. This article will describe 4 of those terms. Infringement Trademark infringement occurs when another party does business using a mark that is the same as or similar to yours.
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